adidas adizero Aegis 3 Product Review

Short Take

Offering a touch of stability, the adidas adizero Aegis 3 is a protective performance trainer that pushes you to pick up the pace.

Big Updates

Seamless Upper: Heat welded overlays around the forefoot allow for a no-sew construction for seamless comfort.

New Outsole: A more aggressive outsole design includes Continental rubber for optimal traction in both dry and wet conditions.

Reduced Weight: We measured a slight decrease in weight, down to 8.8 oz for a Men’s size 9 and 8.1 oz in a Women’s size 8.

Road Test

The Aegis 3 is one of the more responsive shoes in its category, offering plenty of energy return for a smooth ride that feels like it’s pushing you forward on toe-off. That’s not to say the shoe isn’t protective – the cushioning underfoot feels more than ample for high mileage training, aided by a massive decoupled heel that disperses impact forces upon footstrike.

Our testers had plenty to love about the Aegis 3’s upper. The welded overlays make for a flexible and seamless environment that moves with the foot and offers an irritation-free experience while running. A snug fit throughout gives the shoe a secure, performance fit.

The Aegis 3 achieves support without the presence of a traditional medial post; rather, an increased medial midsole height is utilized to combat overpronation. As such, don’t expect extreme amounts of stability in this shoe – the Aegis 3 is best reserved for slight overpronators, or for neutral runners looking for a little extra structure to bring on longer runs.